The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is leading master planning for the priority Port of Abbot Point to establish a long-term strategic outlook for the ports, and the surrounding land and marine areas vital for sustainable development.

In accordance with the Sustainable Ports Development Act 2015, a master plan is being prepared to support the sustainable development of priority ports balancing long-term economic growth, job creation, environmental values and community interests, while providing protection for the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.

The draft master plan and draft port overlay for the priority Port of Abbot Point have been released for public consultation in accordance with the Ports Act.

The Priority ports master planning guideline (PDF, 4.05 MB) has been developed to help the community and other stakeholders better understand priority port master planning, and outlines the master planning process and matters considered when developing a master plan.

Public information sessions were held with the community to talk with the project team in November 2022.

The draft master plan and draft port overlay are available to view on the TMR website. Display copies of the draft master plan and draft port overlay can were available to be viewed at:

• Bowen Library, 67 Herbert Street, Bowen
• (by appointment via email) Department of Transport and Main Roads, 6 Herbert Street, Bowen
• (by appointment via email) Department of Transport and Main Roads, 61 Mary Street, Brisbane.

Submissions are now closed.

Following public consultation, all written submissions will be considered in preparation of the final master plan and final port overlay. Once finalised, the master plan and port overlay will take effect.

A summary of submissions and the final master plan and final port overlay will be made available on the TMR website.